National Basketball Association
Atlanta 103, Cleveland 102
When: 7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Where: Philips Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Officials:
#6 Tony Brown, #34 Kevin Cutler, #10 Ron Garretson
Attendance:
12331
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HAWKS 103, CAVALIERS 102 (OT): Joe Johnson’s jumper with 18 seconds left gave Atlanta its first lead of overtime as the host Hawks extended their winning streak to seven games over Cleveland.
The Cavaliers had a chance to win at the buzzer, but Kyrie Irving’s jumper bounced off the rim and Alonzo Gee missed an excellent chance with the follow as the horn sounded.
Johnson began the game only 2 of 12 shooting, but made five of his last seven. His 3-pointer from the top of the arc - with Anthony Parker’s hand in his face - at the fourth-quarter buzzer tied the game at 91.
Josh Smith had 32 points and 17 rebounds, and Johnson scored 22 as the Hawks haven't lost to the Cavaliers since LeBron James left as a free agent.
Irving had 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists and Antawn Jamison scored 23 for the Cavaliers, who have dropped four of their last five.
GAME NOTEBOOK: The Cavaliers led by 16 points in the second quarter. … The Hawks had six players in double figures in points, including all five starters. … Johnson and Smith combined to shoot 17 of 48. … Cleveland’s last win over the Hawks came on April 2, 2010.
Top Game Performances
| Cleveland |
|
Atlanta |
|
Kyrie Irving 29 |
Scoring |
Josh Smith 32 |
|
Kyrie Irving 9 |
Assists |
Jeff Teague 7 |
|
Alonzo Gee 13 |
Rebounds |
Josh Smith 17 |
|
Alonzo Gee 7 |
Free Throws Made |
Josh Smith 12 |
|
Kyrie Irving 3 |
Steals |
Jeff Teague 4 |
|
Tristan Thompson 2 |
Blocks |
Josh Smith 3 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Points |
FG% |
3PM-3PA |
FTM-FTA |
Assists |
Rebounds |
Blocks |
Steals |
Turnovers |
| Cleveland
|
102 |
46.2 |
6-19 |
24-33 |
23 |
54 |
3 |
5 |
19 |
| Atlanta
|
103 |
39.8 |
8-20 |
21-24 |
23 |
38 |
6 |
12 |
7 |
Upcoming Games
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Atlanta will play their next game at home against Brooklyn. The Hawks have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
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Cleveland will play their next game on the road against Orlando. The Cavaliers have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
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